Expectations describe concepts, knowledge and/or skills that will be instructed and assessed at each grade level. Since a student’s developmental level cannot be determined solely by grade level, individual students will be at varying stages in their development. Teachers will assess student performance and plan instructional tasks and experiences in order to maximize a student’s progress towards the attainment of the expectations.
Language Arts/Communication
§using decoding skills to attack new words. §reading fluently with understanding and expression. §identifying characters and setting in a story. §being familiar with these literary works: realistic fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy, tall tales, and biography. §comprehending intended meaning from print using supporting details, predictions, cause and effect, drawing conclusions, summarizing, and main idea/topic.A fourth grader will write competently for a variety of purposes by §using these steps in writing: prewriting, writing, revising, editing and publishing. §writing stories using characters and setting with a beginning, middle and ending. §beginning to revise by improving sequence, providing more descriptive detail, adding more variety of sentence types and correcting grammatical errors. §advancingindependently learning the keyboard letters. A fourth grader will speak competently for a variety of purposes by§keeping comments and questions to the discussion topic. §taking an active part in discussion. §using effective speaking behaviors of eye contact, appropriate volume, staying on the topic and correct usage. A fourth grader will listen effectively for a variety of purposes by§using effective listening behaviors (sitting quietly, eye contact with speaker). §asking meaningful questions after listening. §recalling material after listening to print and nonprint sources. §listeningto other’s opinions. §following oral directions.
A fourth grader will locate, select, and organize information by
§knowing how to access and use electronic information. §knowinghow to use organizational text features: page numbers, glossaries, headings, index, guide words and key words. §locating relevant information using the dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlas. A fourth grader will demonstrate correct use of English language in writing and speaking by §using a capital at the beginning of sentences, with proper nouns and titles. §using proper ending punctuation marks. §using commas in aseries, compound sentences, dates, letter greetings and closings. §writing with few significant errors in spelling. §beginning to recognize basic parts of speech: nouns (singular, plural, proper, common, possessive), pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. §spelling assigned words correctly on spelling test. A fourth grader will participate in the Accelerated Reader Program by §engaging in sustained silent reading each day for at least 30 minutes. §pursuing own reading interests when choosing books from their reading range. §expanding vocabulary through independent reading. §showing comprehension of books read by scoring at least 80% on Accelerated Reading Tests. §reading fluently by scoring at the instructional or mastery levels when given a fourth grade reading probe.
Math
A fourth grader will effectively use a variety of strategies in the problem solving process: §applying strategies of using number sentences, patterns, estimation, and organized list/table to solve problems and verify solutions. §solving multi-step problems. §choosing an appropriate operation (add, subtract, multiply, divide) to solve problems. §understanding that there are various ways to solve a mathematical problem. §using the appropriate tools of rulers, scales and calculators for solving problems and verifying computations. §communicating mathematical reasoning to others. A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of numbers by §renaming, ordering, and comparing whole numbers. §identifying, reading, writing, and comparing whole numbers to the hundred millions’ place. §using models to identify, order, and compare numbers. (e.g. number line, coins, pictures). §identifying halves, fourths, eighths and sixteenths. §recording relationships of fractions (greater than, less than and equivalent). §adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of measurement by §computing and measuring the perimeter of triangles and rectangles. §identifying and using the appropriate metric and standard units of inches, feet, yards, meters, centimeters, ounces, pounds, grams, minutes, hours, dollars and cents to measure weight, length, time, and money.
A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of data analysis , probability and statistics by §collecting and organizing data. §displaying data in simple bar and line graphs. §interpreting information from graphs to make predictions and draw conclusions.
A fourth grader will perform computations by §solving 100 basic multiplication and division facts in three minutes. §mentally adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing basic combinations of whole numbers with accuracy. §accurately adding, subtracting, multiplying (one digit multiplier), and dividing (one place divisor) whole numbers. §estimating whole numbers to nearest 10, 100, 1000, and money to the nearest dollar. §understanding the properties of and the relationships among addition, subtraction, multiplication (e.g. reversing the order of two addends does not change the sum, multiplication is repeated addition). §stating the meaning of addend, sum, and difference.
A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of geometry by §identifying parallel and intersecting lines. §creating symmetrical shapes. §comparing characteristics of rectangle, square, and triangle. A fourth grader will understand and apply properties of patterns, functions, and algebra by §solving simple number sentences containing one variable. §recognizing a variety of patterns and the rules that explain them. §understanding that the same pattern can be represented in geometrical or numerical form. §beginning to use probability concepts when drawing conclusions and making predictions.
Science
A fourth grader will understand scientific concepts by §knowing how to design and conduct a simple investigation using equipment to gather scientific data (e.g. rulers, thermometers, magnifiers, microscopes, and calculators). §measuring a material’s properties of length, weight, and temperature using appropriate tools. §knowing a material can exist in different states of a solid, liquid, or gas. §knowing the states of matter and how they change from solid to liquid and liquid to gas. §knowing the relationships of the Earth, moon, sun and planets in the solar system. §knowing the relationship of the planets in the solar system. §knowing the impact of living things on environment (e.g. endangered species, smog, and litter). §understanding the relationship between rotation and length of day. §understanding the relationship between revolution and seasons/year. §knowing basic effect of gravity on objects. §understanding the relationship of the four weather ingredients (temperature, air pressure, wind and precipitation) and how they affect our weather
Health
A fourth grader will
§learn about the growth and development of their maturing bodies.
Social Studies
A fourth grader will understand regions of the United States by §knowing the location of important places (e.g. 50 states, 50 capitals, large cities, rivers, historic sites, land forms, and locations of places discussed in other curricular areas). §understanding United States regions as applied to location and place. §comparing renewable and non-renewable resources. §recognizing locations of major natural resources and the implication for life choices. §knowing economic activities that use natural resources in a region, state or nation (e.g. agriculture, mining, fishing, and forestry) and the importance of the activities. §understanding the causes and consequences of a few significant historical events/people and the impact that these events/people have had on the present. §understanding how people and cultures are interdependent in communities and regions (e.g. in terms of goods and services). §understanding how different people living in the same region maintain different ways of life. §applying electronic information gathering skills. §interpreting information from maps.(cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, keys) §using a scale of miles to measure distance. §using latitude and longitude to locate places in the United States.
§recalling the meaning for a lake, river, peninsula, ocean, continent, country, state, border, city, capital, port, mountain, plateau, plain, bay, gulf, area, population, and statehood.
Expectations describe concepts, knowledge and/or skills that will be instructed and assessed at each grade level. Since a student’s developmental level cannot be determined solely by grade level, individual students will be at varying stages in their development. Teachers will assess student performance and plan instructional tasks and experiences in order to maximize a student’s progress towards the attainment of the expectations.
Language Arts/Communication
§ using decoding skills to attack new words. § reading fluently with understanding and expression. § identifying characters and setting in a story. § being familiar with these literary works: realistic fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, fantasy, tall tales, and biography. § comprehending intended meaning from print using supporting details, predictions, cause and effect, drawing conclusions, summarizing, and main idea/topic. A fourth grader will write competently for a variety of purposes by § using these steps in writing: prewriting, writing, revising, editing and publishing. § writing stories using characters and setting with a beginning, middle and ending. § beginning to revise by improving sequence, providing more descriptive detail, adding more variety of sentence types and correcting grammatical errors. § advancing independently learning the keyboard letters. A fourth grader will speak competently for a variety of purposes by § keeping comments and questions to the discussion topic. § taking an active part in discussion. § using effective speaking behaviors of eye contact, appropriate volume, staying on the topic and correct usage. A fourth grader will listen effectively for a variety of purposes by § using effective listening behaviors (sitting quietly, eye contact with speaker). § asking meaningful questions after listening. § recalling material after listening to print and nonprint sources. § listening to other’s opinions. § following oral directions.
A fourth grader will locate, select, and organize information by
§ knowing how to access and use electronic information.§ knowing how to use organizational text features: page numbers, glossaries, headings, index, guide words and key words.
§ locating relevant information using the dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlas.
A fourth grader will demonstrate correct use of English language in writing and speaking by
§ using a capital at the beginning of sentences, with proper nouns and titles.
§ using proper ending punctuation marks.
§ using commas in a series, compound sentences, dates, letter greetings and closings.
§ writing with few significant errors in spelling.
§ beginning to recognize basic parts of speech: nouns (singular, plural, proper, common, possessive), pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
§ spelling assigned words correctly on spelling test.
A fourth grader will participate in the Accelerated Reader Program by
§ engaging in sustained silent reading each day for at least 30 minutes.
§ pursuing own reading interests when choosing books from their reading range.
§ expanding vocabulary through independent reading.
§ showing comprehension of books read by scoring at least 80% on Accelerated Reading Tests.
§ reading fluently by scoring at the instructional or mastery levels when given a fourth grade reading probe.
Math
A fourth grader will effectively use a variety of strategies in the problem solving process:
§ applying strategies of using number sentences, patterns, estimation, and organized list/table to solve problems and verify solutions.
§ solving multi-step problems.
§ choosing an appropriate operation (add, subtract, multiply, divide) to solve problems.
§ understanding that there are various ways to solve a mathematical problem.
§ using the appropriate tools of rulers, scales and calculators for solving problems and verifying computations.
§ communicating mathematical reasoning to others.
A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of numbers by
§ renaming, ordering, and comparing whole numbers.
§ identifying, reading, writing, and comparing whole numbers to the hundred millions’ place.
§ using models to identify, order, and compare numbers. (e.g. number line, coins, pictures).
§ identifying halves, fourths, eighths and sixteenths.
§ recording relationships of fractions (greater than, less than and equivalent).
§ adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.
A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of measurement by
§ computing and measuring the perimeter of triangles and rectangles.
§ identifying and using the appropriate metric and standard units of inches, feet, yards, meters, centimeters, ounces, pounds, grams, minutes, hours, dollars and cents to measure weight, length, time, and money.
A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of data analysis , probability and statistics by§ collecting and organizing data.
§ displaying data in simple bar and line graphs.
§ interpreting information from graphs to make predictions and draw conclusions.
A fourth grader will perform computations by
§ solving 100 basic multiplication and division facts in three minutes.
§ mentally adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing basic combinations of whole numbers with accuracy.
§ accurately adding, subtracting, multiplying (one digit multiplier), and dividing (one place divisor) whole numbers.
§ estimating whole numbers to nearest 10, 100, 1000, and money to the nearest dollar.
§ understanding the properties of and the relationships among addition, subtraction, multiplication (e.g. reversing the order of two addends does not change the sum, multiplication is repeated addition).
§ stating the meaning of addend, sum, and difference.
A fourth grader will understand and apply concepts of geometry by § identifying parallel and intersecting lines.
§ creating symmetrical shapes.
§ comparing characteristics of rectangle, square, and triangle.
A fourth grader will understand and apply properties of patterns, functions, and algebra by
§ solving simple number sentences containing one variable.
§ recognizing a variety of patterns and the rules that explain them.
§ understanding that the same pattern can be represented in geometrical or numerical form.
§ beginning to use probability concepts when drawing conclusions and making predictions.
Science
A fourth grader will understand scientific concepts by
§ knowing how to design and conduct a simple investigation using equipment to gather scientific data (e.g. rulers, thermometers, magnifiers, microscopes, and calculators).
§ measuring a material’s properties of length, weight, and temperature using appropriate tools.
§ knowing a material can exist in different states of a solid, liquid, or gas.
§ knowing the states of matter and how they change from solid to liquid and liquid to gas.
§ knowing the relationships of the Earth, moon, sun and planets in the solar system.
§ knowing the relationship of the planets in the solar system.
§ knowing the impact of living things on environment (e.g. endangered species, smog, and litter).
§ understanding the relationship between rotation and length of day.
§ understanding the relationship between revolution and seasons/year.
§ knowing basic effect of gravity on objects.
§ understanding the relationship of the four weather ingredients (temperature, air pressure, wind and precipitation) and how they affect our weather
Health
A fourth grader will
§ learn about the growth and development of their maturing bodies.
Social Studies
A fourth grader will understand regions of the United States by§ knowing the location of important places (e.g. 50 states, 50 capitals, large cities, rivers, historic sites, land forms, and locations of places discussed in other curricular areas).
§ understanding United States regions as applied to location and place.
§ comparing renewable and non-renewable resources.
§ recognizing locations of major natural resources and the implication for life choices.
§ knowing economic activities that use natural resources in a region, state or nation (e.g. agriculture, mining, fishing, and forestry) and the importance of the activities.
§ understanding the causes and consequences of a few significant historical events/people and the impact that these events/people have had on the present.
§ understanding how people and cultures are interdependent in communities and regions (e.g. in terms of goods and services).
§ understanding how different people living in the same region maintain different ways of life.
§ applying electronic information gathering skills.
§ interpreting information from maps.(cardinal and intermediate directions, legends, keys)
§ using a scale of miles to measure distance.
§ using latitude and longitude to locate places in the United States.
§ recalling the meaning for a lake, river, peninsula, ocean, continent, country, state, border, city, capital, port, mountain, plateau, plain, bay, gulf, area, population, and statehood.